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TIL of a Native American in the Amazon Rainforest who, as the last surviving member of his uncontacted tribe, lived in total and deliberate isolation for about 20 years. He left behind a deep hole of unknown purpose in each of his former homes, giving rise to his nickname: "Man of the Hole"

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gMBV7 TIL Bill Gates hijacked the control panel at an airport gate -- and got the plane to come back.
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